News Staff Wharton High School Theatre is showcasing “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7 in their school auditorium. It’s a festive performance by WHS students, and there’s no entry fee. Experience the joy of Christmas Eve as they bring to life the excitement of sleighbells and footsteps on the roof. Don’t miss … Read more
Wharton School District, Just Do It Now, and Baines Blessing Box are teaming up for a food drive until Dec. 8th. Drop off canned goods, snacks, and toiletries at collection boxes at WISD campuses or the Education Service Center in Wharton. Spread holiday cheer by helping those in need!
El Campo City Hall is closed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving. Regular hours resume on Monday November 27th. Trash collection by Texas Disposal Systems is delayed by one day. Thursday’s pickup is on Friday, and Friday’s pickup is on Saturday. Remember to place your cart by the curb by 6:00 AM.
Texas A&M is offering a food safety course on November 29th. It’s mandatory for all food workers in Texas to take this 2-hour course within 60 days of starting work. The $20 course covers hygiene, avoiding cross-contamination, and proper food temperatures. The certificate is valid for 2 years.
El Campo ISD’s athletic trainer, Dean “Doc” Easter, is challenging Commissioner Stephen Goetsch for the Republican nomination in March. Easter, a farm boy turned sports medicine professional, aims to serve the county and preserve its heritage. He emphasizes conservative values, limited government, and safety on back roads. The filing period for public office ends on … Read more
The Bay City Council has given the green light for golf carts to be used in neighborhoods. The proposal, backed by the Police Chief and all council members except the Mayor, was passed on Tuesday. It comes with rules to ensure safety, and old laws that fined drivers $500 will be scrapped.
Bay City Gas and the city will transform an unused baseball park into a BMX bike park for junior high and high school kids. Kevin Hecht, the company’s director, says it’ll cost almost nothing. The park’s location has restrooms, parking, and shade, making it perfect for bikes. City Manager Shawna Burkhart sees it as a … Read more
A family in Bay City lost their home and cat in an accidental fire on Shadow Lane on Wednesday. The fire started from papers left near a running gas fireplace when the family was out. They left it on for warmth, but it led to the tragedy. The fire officials faced delays due to frozen … Read more
Last week, a Simonton man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for causing a deadly crash during a police chase. Raymond Charles Lights, 57, won’t likely see freedom again, according to prosecutors. Despite a prior 95-year sentence, Lights led police on a chase from Fulshear to East Bernard in April of 2021, somehow obtaining … Read more
Tuesday morning, two guys got busted after the cops found drugs in their homes. The Westside Narcotics Task Force led the operation in Colorado County. The police teams hit two places in Sheridan at 5 am, finding meth. Rafael Herrera and Robert Sloan, both in their 40s, got arrested for making and selling drugs. Now, … Read more